Definition :
Definition Any Behavior That Exploits a Child for the Sexual Gratification of Another
Effects on Women :
Effects on Women Sexual Dissatisfaction
Desire Disorders
Orgasm Disorders
Other Issues
Shame & Guilt
Dissociative Experiences
Compulsive Behavior
Relationship Problems
Effects on Men :
Effects on Men Sexual Problems
Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Sexually Aggressive Behavior
Multiple Sexual Partners
Fear and Sexual Avoidance
Erectile Problems
Premature Ejaculation
Sadomasochism
Theoretical Explanations :
Theoretical Explanations Traumagenic Model
Different Aspects of Sexual Abuse Will Produce Different Traumatic Reactions
Betrayal, Sexualization, Stigmatization, & Powerlessness
Life Course Perspective
Long-Term Effects are Determined by Patterns of Coping in the Interim
Women Who Used Self-Destructive Coping Strategies Continue Self-Destruction
Principles :
Principles Sex Therapy is Suited to Deal with Sexual Problems of Adults Molested as Children
Little or No Data on Effectiveness
Developing a Trusting Therapeutic Alliance May be Difficult
Be Aware of Biases
Therapists Tend to Blame Males More Than Females
Principles :
Principles Couples Therapy Will be More Charged for Clients Who Were Sexually Abused
Controversies
Whether to Treat the Abuse Trauma Before Treating the Sexual Problem
There is No Evidence to Support Treating One Over the Other
Whether to Treat Individual or Couple
Individual May Exacerbate Marital Situation
Treatment Options :
Treatment Options Individual and Couple Therapy for Sexual Problems of Men and Women Abused in Childhood are New
Many of the Treatment Protocols are Designed for and Used with Women
Group Therapy for Women Results in Decreased Sexual Problems